Vermont House of Representatives Passes Flavored Tobacco Ban
The proposed ban, which has been debated for the past six years, took a step forward this week.
Bill That Would Have Banned Smoking at Florida State Parks & Beaches Dies in Committee
Smoking and vaping will remain legal in Florida’s state parks and at its state-controlled beaches.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Upholds Brookline’s Generational Tobacco Sales Ban
It could be a landmark win for those looking to create generational smoking bans.
Colorado Bill Allowing Counties to Ban Flavored Tobacco Product Sales Fails
The latest attempt to modify the state’s laws about who can set tobacco sales rules comes up short.
Bill to Lower Colorado’s Cigar Tax Dies in Committee
The bill failed to advance out a committee by a 4-3 vote, meaning Colorado cigar smokers will continue to pay some of the highest tax rates in the country.
New Zealand’s Government Moving Forward With Generational Tobacco Ban Repeal
New Zealand’s new government confirmed plans to scrap the landmark law.
Colorado Senate Passes Bill Allowing Counties to Ban Flavored Tobacco Products
The bill has cleared the Colorado Senate and seemingly will be supported by Gov. Jared Polis. It now moves onto the Colorado House of Representatives.
California Bill Seeks to Create Registered List of Allowed Tobacco Products
The bill is sponsored by the state Attorney General and would give that official the power to fine those who sell unauthorized products.
Court Grants Cigar Industry More Time to Respond to FDA’s Appeal of Premium Cigar Lawsuit (Update)
Attorneys representing the cigar industry have asked the court to let them have until April 1, 2024 to respond to the government’s appeal. The government is opposed, allegedly interested in having oral arguments heard on the appeal in May.
Hallowell, Maine Bans Flavored Tobacco Sales
Maine now has seven cities with a flavored tobacco ban.
Cigar Tax Cap Language Introduced in Virginia
The proposed language would introduce a tax cap of 30 cents per cigar, reducing the price of any cigar with an MSRP of at least $3.10.